Table 1.
Summary of participants' demographic information and scales.
| Characteristics | Mean (SD) | Min–Max | Cutoff scores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 1.95 (1.05) | 1–5 | — |
| Educational background | 2.78 (0.47) | 1–5 | — |
| Entire period of actual operation | 3.01 (1.35) | 1–5 | — |
| Job title | 2.38 (0.79) | 1–5 | — |
| Academic part-time job status | 1.50 (1.06) | 1–5 | — |
| Research project hosting status | 1.24 (0.69) | 1–5 | — |
| Published papers status | 1.37 (0.87) | 1–5 | — |
| Academic journal reviewer status | 1.09 (0.47) | 1–5 | — |
| Academic exchange participation status | 1.55 (0.99) | 1–5 | — |
| Technological awards status | 1.15 (0.59) | 1–5 | — |
| Problem finding ability | 7.74 (2.56) | 0–12 | — |
| Literature review ability | 11.73 (4.66) | 0–20 | — |
| Research and design ability | 9.31 (5.61) | 0–20 | — |
| Scientific research practice ability | 12.15 (6.58) | 0–24 | — |
| Data processing ability | 9.62 (5.55) | 0–20 | — |
| Paper writing ability | 11.29 (6.95) | 0–24 | — |
| NRCS | 61.85 (28.92) | 0–120 | — |
| Harmonious passion | 38.27 (9.59) | 7–49 | > 39 (high), ≤ 39 (low) |
| Compulsive passion | 27.75 (8.80) | 7–49 | > 28 (high), ≤ 28 (low) |
| WPS | 66.02 (14.98) | 20–98 | ≥ 67 (high), < 67 (low) |
Abbreviations: NRCS, Nurse Research Capacity Scale; WPS, Working Passion Scale.